Dean Westmoreland

Dean Westmoreland is a British cobbler and television craft expert known for his work on The Repair Shop. Joining the show in 2021, he specializes in restoring footwear and leather items, bringing historic and sentimental shoes back to life for owners.

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Dean Westmoreland's Profile

Dean Westmoreland is a professional cobbler and restoration specialist featured on the BBC programme The Repair Shop, which airs on BBC One. The show, first launched in 2017, focuses on restoring treasured heirlooms brought in by the public.

He joined the series in 2021 as the resident cobbler, contributing expertise in repairing shoes, boots, and leather goods. His work often involves historically significant items, including wartime boots and decades-old footwear with deep emotional value.

Westmoreland did not initially plan to become a cobbler; he entered the trade after applying for a job in a shop and later developed a passion for the craft.

Despite his growing popularity on television, he keeps his personal life private. However, we know he lives with his fiancée Leigh and their sons Oscar and Otis.

On the show, he works alongside a team of experts led by figures such as Will Kirk and Dominic Chinea, helping preserve meaningful objects and their stories for future generations.

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Personal Life

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  • Engagement Leigh from to (Current fiancée)
  • Oscar Westmoreland, a biological child with Leigh, born in
  • Otis Westmoreland, a biological child with Leigh, born in

Education

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  • Gained shoe restoration skills through a 4-year apprenticeship with an expert cobbler

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  • Revenue from his shoe repair shop - Yorkshire Sole
  • Earnings from appearances on The Repair Shop
  • Income from leather goods restoration consultancy

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