FULL of empty patient beds and stained bathtubs, this abandoned hospital lies forgotten. St. Gerard's Hospital in Birmingham, which was once used to save lives and treat the deadly disease tuberculosis, has now been left to rot - along with everything inside. These eerie photographs were captured by an urban explorer known as Urbex-SW, who took up photography after becoming intrigued by the abandoned contents of the derelict houses close to his childhood home. 'These photographs show the hospital as it was when it was abandoned back in 1988,' says Urban-SW.
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
