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.
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .