Grand Union was written by Frank Tovey as an autobiographical album based on a set of coincidences that happened within his life.

[1] All the songs were written by Frank on acoustic guitar becoming rockier when recorded with additional bass and drums.

The band, originally from Ireland, had moved to London and began working with Frank after meeting up at Hermes Point (near the Harrow Road), where the Pyros were living at the time.

the Grand Union canal including "Bad Day in Bow Creek" which runs adjacent to the River Thames; and "Passing Through" about the building of a motorway through an area where Frank lived whilst growing up.

"Bethnal Green Tube Disaster" tells of his mother's story during the Blitz of London where her father had taken her to the underground station to shelter from the bombing.

This is the same location where the cover artwork was shot of Frank riding a horse in front of Canary Wharf.

Frank often appeared tarred and feathered (Gag album cover) and also wrote and sang many lyrics about hanging ("Sam Hall") just a coincidence, I am sure.