Cobbles, Setts and Wheelers

Cobbles used to be used all over the place in Chester, but where they have been taken out they are sometimes replaced with setts, or even wheelers (the larger blocks in the second photo). No-one ever puts down cobbles any more. I am guessing that it must be a more difficult job to lay cobbles, because of their unevenness, but I love the patterns that they make. Why is a cobbler someone who repairs shoes, and not someone who lays cobblestones? One of life's mysteries...

Cobbles

Setts and Wheelers, with Cobbles at the back and sides

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