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Discover the fascinating history of Somerset House in Somerset House - The History and Somerset House - The Guide Book. Learn more about our previous exhibitions Ai Weiwei – Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads, Sony World Photography Awards 2011 and River Sounding.