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The open book above this close has led to its common name of Bible Lands, and it was originally on the land belonging to the Cordiners (cordwainers) or shoemakers, from which it gets its name. The buildings were restored by Robert Hurd.
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Cordiner (profession)
The Royal Mile
Other Royal Mile Closes
Advocate's Close
Bailie Fyfe's Close
Burnet's Close
Carrubber's Close
Covenant Close
Dunbar's Close Garden
Fountain Close
Jollie's Close
Old Assembly Close
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Old Playhouse Close
Paisley Close
Riddle's Court
Tweeddale Court