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.
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .