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.
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
