Waltham Abbey, Loughton.
The 2022 black comedy about the unique bond between the Garvey sisters was filmed predominantly in Ireland; however, the eagle-eyed viewer might recognise that some locations are actually in Essex. Look closely at the house of characters Grace (Anne-Marie Duff) and John Paul (Claes Bang), and you might recognise it as an architecturally award-winning house in Loughton, Essex and the Claffin Sons building was filmed in what was, at the time, an empty office building at 40 Sun Street in Waltham Abbey.
A traditional market town with an abundant history, Waltham Abbey has fascinating connections to the Royals and is home to a beautiful church and abbey grounds. The town has links to King Harold, the founder of the monastery, Henry II, Henry VII and Richard the Lionheart, who granted their market charter. Local attractions include the Lee Valley White Water Centre, which was used in the London 2012 Olympic Games, Copped Hall, and Epping Forest District Museum.
Just a short 12 miles from the centre of London in the Epping Forest District, Loughton is suburban town with fantastic history as well as modern day amenities and attractions. The National Jazz Archive can be found in the library and holds the UK’s most remarkable collection of written, printed, and visual materials on jazz, blues, and related genres, spanning from the 1920s to today. Loughton boasts a wonderful café culture and designer shopping experience, which you may recognise from a certain popular reality TV show!
Merman, Apple TV+ 2021,2023
