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.
As the summer gets into swing, so does the accompanying sporting calendar. Some of the highlights of this year's action include the British and Irish Lions rugby tour of South Africa; the battle for tennis glory at Wimbledon in the UK, and the ultimate grudge match of the Ashes series fought between the cricket teams of England and Australia.
To celebrate the summer of sport, the new selection of images from the History Wall takes a look at the sporting heritage of HSBC. Now let's just hope it doesn't rain…
Click on the images below to discover more.
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