The guardians of Jimi's few pounds while he lived just around the comer. Martins Bank became part of Barclays in 1969 and the famous name disappeared. This branch has housed a variety of financial institutions over the years.
When Jimi sent Kathy to withdraw a lot of cash the manager insisted on sending an escort for her walk home. I can't see that happening today. It is currently a branch of the Islamic Bank of Britain, sitting, as it does, in the centre of London's Lebanese and Arabic district, packed with a fascinating array of restaurants and shops.