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.
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .