HSBC has been both a pioneer and pillar of banking in many communities around the world and is very proud of its history.
A visual record of the Group's history, the History Wall, was developed for the Group's headquarters in London. Through 3,743 images, the History Wall captures HSBC's rich and fascinating pedigree. On this page you can explore some of HSBC's history in pictures.
With the opening of the XXIX Olympic Games in Beijing on 8 August, our new selection of images from the HSBC History Wall celebrates the sporting activities and achievements of bank staff and bank sponsorships around the globe.
Click on the images below to read more.
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