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.
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
