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.
9. Irreplaceable pictures, never before seen online, of newborn Wigan tots in October 2015
Amelia Barrett, weighing 6lb 1oz and born to Emma Barrett and Michael Howard of Higher Ince Photo: David Hurst
10. Irreplaceable pictures, never before seen online, of newborn Wigan tots in October 2015
Surya and Peter Grorge from Haydock, welcomedc Elijah, weighing 5lb 15oz Photo: Paul Simpson
11. Irreplaceable pictures, never before seen online, of newborn Wigan tots in October 2015
Joanna Grundy and Jack Griffiths from Hindley welcomed Hayden James Griffiths born weighing 7lb 8oz Photo: Paul Simpson
12. Irreplaceable pictures, never before seen online, of newborn Wigan tots in October 2015
Kiera Marie Simpson of Leigh,weighing 9lb13oz and born to Kelly Walsh and Antony Simpson Photo: Contributed
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