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.
17. Irreplaceable pictures, never before seen online, of newborn Wigan tots in October 2015
Lucy Evelyn Sutton of Hindley Green, weighing 8lb 5oz and born to Danielle Thornborrow and Thomas Sutton Photo: DH
18. Irreplaceable pictures, never before seen online, of newborn Wigan tots in October 2015
Poppie Yates of Platt Bridge, weighing 7lb11oz and born to Rebecca Crawshaw and Yates, pictured with big sister Gracie Yates Photo: DH
19. Irreplaceable pictures, never before seen online, of newborn Wigan tots in October 2015
Alex James Caunce of Hawkley Hall, born weighing 7lb12oz to Karen and Phillip Caunce Photo: DH
20. Irreplaceable pictures, never before seen online, of newborn Wigan tots in October 2015
Scarlett Rose McDowell of Atherton, born weighing 5lb8oz to Jolene Riley and Benjamin McDowell Photo: DH
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