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HSBC History Wall
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.
Saving made simple
Banks have tried to encourage savers from their very beginnings - nineteenth century banks offered preferential rates to customers prepared to deposit their money for longer periods. Our selection of images from the History Wall focuses on savings through the ages.
Click on the images below to read more.
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