Here are pictures, taken for the Wigan Observer in October 2015, which have never been seen online before and feature 25 babies, sometimes with their proud mums and other family members.
Treasurable images from the Wigan Infirmary maternity unit indeed.
1. Wigan newborns pictured in October 2015
Ava Mae, weighing 9lb 1oz, and born to Sara-Anne and Stuart Evans from Leigh Photo: MA
2. Irreplaceable pictures, never before seen online, of newborn Wigan tots in October 2015
Marie and Matthew Payne from Golborne, welcome Harrison James Martin,weighing 9lb 1oz Photo: MA
3. Irreplaceable pictures, never before seen online, of newborn Wigan tots in October 2015
Dylan Robert, weighing 9lb 1oz, born to Laura Derbyshire and Brett Jones from Marsh Green Photo: MA
4. Irreplaceable pictures, never before seen online, of newborn Wigan tots in October 2015
Bethany Gaskell and Adam Wolstenholme (not pictured) from Platt Bridge, with baby Leighton Peter, weighing 7lb 6oz Photo: MA
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