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.
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
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More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
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