First pictures of 65 Wigan babies taken 15 years ago in 2011

Now here’s an album to treasure: photos from the past of tiny little Wigan people during the first few days of their lives.

This special gallery of new-borns and their parents is compiled from visits to Wigan Infirmary’s maternity unit by Observer photographers in 2011.

They’ll be all grown up now.

5. Gabriela Ortiz, from Billinge Road, Pemberton, with Valentina, weighing 6lb

. Photo: Nick Fairhurst

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6. Heidi Louise Westby with proud parents Jemma Young and Noel Westby of Gadbury Fold Atherton.

. Photo: John Leatherbarrow

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7. New year baby at Wigan Infirmary with baby Ellie Mai with parents Catherine Lynch and Mark Bibby of Leigh. Ellie Mai weighed in at 7 lb 3 ozs.

Ellie Mai with parents Catherine Lynch and Mark Bibby of Leigh, weighing 7lb 3oz Photo: John Leatherbarrow

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8. Tammy Baynham of Acacia Cresent, Beech Hill, and baby Maya weighing 6lb 8oz

. Photo: John Leatherbarrow

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