Opened in the late 1800’s, Cherry Knowle hospital was used for over 100 years until it was closed down and demolished to make way for new-build houses.
Originally called the Sunderland Borough Lunatic Asylum before being renamed, the hospital was used to treat those with varying mental illnesses and included six blocks of wards, a combined recreation hall and chapel.
Photos posted on the urban explorer website, Whatevers Left, show the former asylum is a state of creepy ruin and disrepair.
Scroll down and click through the gallery of creepy photos taken at the abandoned Cherry Knowle hospital.
Photo credit: www.whateversleft.co.uk
5. Ruined hallways
Much of the old hospital was in ruins before it was demolished. Photo: Whatevers Left
6. Abandoned
The unique shape of the abandoned building makes it appear even more creepy. Photo: Whatevers Left
7. Damaged rooftops
At the time of it's construction, the buildings were known for their red brick with stone dressings and slate roofs with distinctive caps over the bay windows. Photo: Whatevers Left
8. Stained glass
Despite some of it being shattered, much of the stained glass at the hospital's chapel remained. Photo: Whatevers Left