Ornate chandeliers and mahogany panelling give a glimpse into this abandoned building's former glory after it's been left to rot for the past decade. Grade Two listed building Silverlands Orphanage, in Surrey, once a bustling orphanage housing 60 children now has paint peeling from its mouldy walls and boarded up windows. Hampshire urban explorer couple Tim Barber, 31, and Stacey Louise, 21, took these eerie photographs during a visit to the unnerving building. ‘I wanted to photograph an abandoned orphanage because of the idea behind it,’ said online blogger Stacey.
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .