BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts. Occupied by old bikes and dirt encrusted kitchen equipment, this former South Derbyshire care home was once a place of help and kindness but now all of those memories are covered in dust and completely forgotten. The sights inside this unnerving building were captured by Derbyshire photographer Toby Batchelor, 34, after his fascination with forgotten buildings led him into urban exploring.“These photographs capture the knock on effects of budget cuts, over population and a struggling system,” said Toby
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .