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.
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STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
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SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .