There was even an old revolver in a chocolate box. STEP INSIDE the abandoned home of a war veteran, filled to the brim with amazing memorabilia, including microscopes, an imperial service medal and even a letter from the Queen. One photo showed books lining the walls of the cottage and a gun perched on an old chair. A second photo, taken from the top of the stairs in the quaint cottage, pictured several paintings lining the walls, including a replica of the Mona Lisa. A picture of the kitchen showed dozens of appliances, pots and pans, and boxes left stacked upon one another. The photos of the incredible time capsule were captured by urban explorer Elisa Smith (33) from Crawley, West Sussex, UK, who took them using her Samsung S20 and Canon Powershot cameras during her visit to the thatched cottage in Wiltshire. Adults between the ages of 55 to 94 are up to three times more likely to suffer from hoarding disorder than those between the ages of 34 to 44. The items most commonly hoarded include books, newspapers, photographs and clothing. However in extreme cases, hoarders have been known to hoard rubbish and even human waste. mediadrumworld.com / @exploringwithpurple