Bundles of joy: Christmas Day babies born in Leeds

These little crackers all have one thing in common - they were born on Christmas Day in Leeds.

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 25th Dec 2022, 04:45 BST

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Here’s a very special look back at babies born on the big day in the city at Leeds General Infirmary or St James’s Hospital in the 1990s and 2000s. READ MORE: Christmas in Leeds: Memories of school nativity scenes and festive concerts LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Enjoy these photo memories of babies born on Christmas Day in Leeds.

1. Christmas Day babies

Enjoy these photo memories of babies born on Christmas Day in Leeds. Photo: YPN

Elizabeth Butterill from Bramley with baby Chloe who was born at 2.05am on Christmas Day in 1998, weighing 7lb 12oz.

2. Christmas Day babies

Elizabeth Butterill from Bramley with baby Chloe who was born at 2.05am on Christmas Day in 1998, weighing 7lb 12oz. Photo: Mel Hulme

The first baby born on Christmas Day at St James's Hospital in 1999 was a little boy, Daniel Birks, pictured with his mum, Shelley.

3. Christmas Day babies

The first baby born on Christmas Day at St James's Hospital in 1999 was a little boy, Daniel Birks, pictured with his mum, Shelley. Photo: Mike Cowling

Charlotte Hennigan was the first baby born on Christmas day in Leeds in 2000. She was born at two minutes past midnight at St James Hospital beating the first baby born at Leeds General Infirmary by one minute. Charlotte is pictured with mum Sarah Hennigan from Seacroft.

4. Christmas Day babies

Charlotte Hennigan was the first baby born on Christmas day in Leeds in 2000. She was born at two minutes past midnight at St James Hospital beating the first baby born at Leeds General Infirmary by one minute. Charlotte is pictured with mum Sarah Hennigan from Seacroft. Photo: Gary Longbottom

Shelley Barker from Armley with her new born son Daniel Clark born on Christmas Day 2001 at 00.45am in Leeds General Infirmary weighing 8lb 13oz.

5. Christmas Day babies

Shelley Barker from Armley with her new born son Daniel Clark born on Christmas Day 2001 at 00.45am in Leeds General Infirmary weighing 8lb 13oz. Photo: Emma Nichols

Mum Jackie Gabrio with baby Gabriella born on Christmas Day 2003 at Leeds General Infirmary.

6. Christmas Day babies

Mum Jackie Gabrio with baby Gabriella born on Christmas Day 2003 at Leeds General Infirmary. Photo: Mel Hulme

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