The original block of 1862 was the "last great work"[2] of Edward Walters, and the extension of the 1880s was undertaken by his successors Barker and Ellis.

[3] It was occupied in 2001 by the Royal Bank of Scotland;[2] they vacated in 2020 and the building underwent a restoration by owners Bruntwood before reopening in 2023 and being rebranded as 'Bond'.

[3] The ground floors are rusticated with massive pilasters, and the piano nobile above has windows with substantial pediments.

[2] The interior contains a "very fine banking hall with columns and coffered ceiling".

[3] An extension of 1975 "palely follow(s) the nineteenth century rhythms.