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'''Orazio Lomi Gentileschi''' was an [[Italy|Italian]] painter. He was born in [[1563]] in [[Pisa]] (in [[Tuscany]]) and he died in [[1639]] in [[London]]. He was the father of the painter [[Artemisia Gentileschi]].

[[Image:Wenlock2004a.jpg|thumb|right|The Wenlock Arms in 2004]]

He is generally named Orazio Lomi de Gentileschi; it appears that De Gentileschi was his correct surname, Lomi being the surname which his mother had borne during her first marriage. He was born at Pisa, and studied under his half-brother Aurelio Lomi, whom in course of time he surpassed. He afterwards went to [[Rome]], and was associated with the landscape-painter [[Agostino Tasi]], executing the figures for the landscape backgrounds of this artist in the [[Palazzo Rospigliosi]], and it is said in the great hall of the [[Quirinal Palace]], although by some authorities the figures in the last-named building are ascribed to [[Lanfranco]].

'''The Wenlock Arms''' is a [[public house]] in [[London]] which was re-opened Friday [[14 January]] [[1994]].

His best works are ''Saints Cecilia and Valerian'', in the [[Palazzo Borghese]], Rome; ''David after the death of Goliath'', in the Palazzo Doria, [[Genoa]]; and some works in the royal palace, [[Turin]], noticeable for vivid and uncommon coloring. At an advanced age Gentileschi went to [[England]] at the invitation of [[Charles I of England|Charles I]], and he was employed in the palace at [[Greenwich]]. [[Van dyck]] included him in his portraits of a hundred illustrious men. His works generally are strong in shadow and positive in color. He died in England in 1646.

The Wenlock Arms was established in [[1835]], survived the wartime bombing of the district but still retains much of its original characteristics. Located half way between [[Old Street]] and [[Angel_Islington]] just off the [[City Road]] and the City Road Basin and [[Wenlock Basin]] on the [[Regent's Canal]].

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The '''Wenlock Brewery Co Ltd''' used to brew beer nearby in [[City Road]] and the Wenlock Arms was the "brewery tap". John Mitchell ran the Wenlock Brewery from about 1840-1873. When the New London Brewery, in Lambeth, London, went into voluntary liquidation on January 13th 1925, their licenced houses were bought by the Wenlock Brewery.

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Wenlock Fireside Ale was re-created starting from [[1 November]] [[1999]] by the Museum Brewery, [[Burton]] and was available throughout the year [[2000]].

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"Terror at Wenlock Brewery" was published in [[1998]] by Stephen Sadler, and tells of [[The Blitz]].

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==Jazz and Blues==

Traditional [[Jazz]] is featured at the Wenlock Arms, with Claus Bass, Brian Masters, Al Wynnet and Frank Wilson and others. Jazz, boogie, stride and ragtime is played by Johnny Parker on the piano on Sunday afternoons. Jazz and Blues features on the first Saturday in the month with John Challis on the piano, plus guest John Gourd on guitar. Holly Roberts plays piano. Every third Saturday of the month there is a traditional jazz session. On the fourth Saturday, regular artiste Jamie Rowan will play piano singing not only blues but also some popular rock and roll numbers.

=== External links ===

* [http://www.wenlock-arms.co.uk/ The Wenlock Arms]

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