A tour around the counties of the United Kingdom with fun facts on quirky places to visit and information on the notable people hailing from each region.

RACHEL DIXON is a travel and features writer for The Guardian newspaper in the UK. Maps of the UK is her first book for children.

LIVI GOSLING Is a talented young illustrator who graduated from Falmouth University in 2012 and is now based in Hertfordshire, UK. She works primarily in inks and her colourful artwork focuses on travel, food and nature. One day, she dreams of being paid in cheese.