Jimi Hendrix memories inhabit Handel House

Jimi Hendrix performing at the Royal Albert Hall, February 1969. Hendrix's London residence was 23 Brook Street, Mayfair. Handel lived at No 25 for 36 years Photograph: K & K Ulf Kruger OHG/Redferns

Hendrix's 1967-type Gibson 'Flying V', which he played during his Isle of Wight festival appearance in 1970. The tremolo arm and pickups are made of gold Photograph: Sarah Lee/Guardian

A shot of Hendrix at 23 Brook Street, wearing his famous 'Westerner' hat Photograph: Barrie Wentzell

The next-door neighbours contemplate each other, 200 years apart Photograph: Sarah Lee/Guardian

A caricature of the guitarist on display at the Handel House Museum Photograph: Sarah Lee/Guardian

One of Hendrix's outfits and a shot of him wearing it. The orange velvet, floral-print jacket was bought by the guitarist from British manufacturer Dandie Fashions and worn circa 1967 Photograph: Sarah Lee/Guardian

Martyn Wyalt, deputy director of the museum, contemplates donning it for a spot of air guitar Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Hendrix, Mitch Mitchell and Noel Redding of the Jimi Hendrix Experience performing on the BBC's Happening for Lulu variety show in January 1969 Photograph: Ron Howard/Redferns

Shots of Hendrix on display at the Handel House Museum Photograph: Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty Images

Jimi Hendrix and girlfriend Kathy Etchingham, who lived with him at No 23 Photograph: S&G and Barratts/EMPICS Archive

A curator is careful with Hendrix's hat
Photograph: Nils Jorgensen/Rex Features