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.
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .