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.
13. Irreplaceable pictures, never before seen online, of newborn Wigan tots in October 2015
Lauren and David Higham from Wigan with Dylan aged five and baby Lucas Benjamin Higham, weighing 9lb 4oz Photo: Paul Simpson
14. Irreplaceable pictures, never before seen online, of newborn Wigan tots in October 2015
Marcel Tomasz Nalazek of Leigh,weighing 7lb14oz and born to Sylvia and Tomasz Nalazek Photo: DH
15. Irreplaceable pictures, never before seen online, of newborn Wigan tots in October 2015
Henry Arthur Campbell of Standish,weighing 6lb13oz and born to Lucinda and Guy Campbell Photo: DH
16. Irreplaceable pictures, never before seen online, of newborn Wigan tots in October 2015
Laura and Ian Schofield from Kitt Green with Noah, weighing 7lb 9oz Photo: Paul Simpson
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