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Media presence outside Thorns family home & proud father, Barry Thorns, being interviewed
Media presence outside Thorns family home & proud father, Barry Thorns, being interviewed, 2nd October 1968. It was reported earlier today, that Sheila Thorns from Birmingham underwent a Caesarean section early this morning during which six children - four boys and two girls - were delivered. In what was been hailed as the first recorded case of live sextuplets in Britain. All the babies were placed in incubators after being delivered. Twenty eight medical staff from Birmingham Maternity Hospital were present at the delivery. Three of the Thorns sextuplets survived, July, Susan & Roger, and went on to live healthy lives
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
BPM 68 5634
Media ID 21672734
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Media frenzy captures the historic moment as proud father, Barry Thorns, faces a barrage of questions outside his family home. The date is October 2nd, 1968, and earlier today Sheila Thorns underwent a groundbreaking Caesarean section in Birmingham. In an unprecedented event for Britain, six beautiful babies were delivered - four boys and two girls - making history as the first recorded case of live sextuplets in the country. The excitement surrounding this extraordinary birth is palpable as journalists and film crews swarm around the Thorns' residence. Amidst the chaos, Barry stands tall with pride while being interviewed about this miraculous turn of events. His face beams with joy mixed with a hint of exhaustion from the whirlwind experience. Inside incubators at Birmingham Maternity Hospital lie three precious survivors: July, Susan & Roger – destined to lead healthy lives against all odds. This remarkable feat would not have been possible without the dedication and expertise of twenty-eight medical staff who played their part during this awe-inspiring delivery. This photograph from Memory Lane Prints encapsulates both hope and wonder that surrounded fertility treatments like IVF during the 1960s. It serves as a testament to human resilience and medical advancements that continue to shape our understanding of multiple births. As we reflect on this snapshot from history, let us celebrate these brave parents who defied all expectations and cherish those tiny miracles whose arrival brought joy not only to their family but also captivated an entire nation.
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