HSBC lions

The lion statues of HSBC Main Building in Hong Kong, nicknamed "Stephen" (left) and "Stitt" (right) after two of the bank's managers

Various headquarters and branch buildings of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (and later the HSBC Group) feature a pair of lion sculptures. The HSBC lions have become distinctive landmarks in their own right in Hong Kong and Shanghai, with further pairs to be found in London and Birmingham.

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