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.
21. Irreplaceable pictures, never before seen online, of newborn Wigan tots in October 2015
Sebastian James Dunne of Orrell, weighing 8lb15oz and born to Natasha and Richard Dunne Photo: DH
22. Irreplaceable pictures, never before seen online, of newborn Wigan tots in October 2015
A baby boy, yet to be named, born weighing 5lb 15oz, to Louise McGuire and Wayne Robinson from Pemberton Photo: MA
23. Irreplaceable pictures, never before seen online, of newborn Wigan tots in October 2015
Megan And Daniel Stevenson from Swinley with Theodore George Stevenson, weighing 7lb 4oz Photo: Paul Simpson
24. Irreplaceable pictures, never before seen online, of newborn Wigan tots in October 2015
Maisie Lee, born weighing 5lb 4oz, to Danielle Partington and Marc Collinge from Platt Bridge Photo: MA
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