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.
5. Irreplaceable pictures, never before seen online, of newborn Wigan tots in October 2015
Orlando James, weighing 9lb 2oz, and born to Rachel Mannion and Tim Fishwick from Leigh Photo: MA
6. Irreplaceable pictures, never before seen online, of newborn Wigan tots in October 2015
Luke Boswell of Poolstock with his as-yet un-named son, weighing 7lb 13oz and born to Niki Clayton Photo: David Hurst
7. Irreplaceable pictures, never before seen online, of newborn Wigan tots in October 2015
David Roche of Ashton with his son Dax Hart-Roche, weighing 7lb 12oz and born to Jennifer Hart Photo: David Hurst
8. Irreplaceable pictures, never before seen online, of newborn Wigan tots in October 2015
Yvonne Melling of Hindley Green with her son Finley Joss Carrington, weighing 10lb 9oz and born to dad Stuart Carrington Photo: David Hurst
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