Tearing the United Kingdom apart

The UK isn’t just one country—it’s a bundle of regional habits, accents, food preferences, and opinions that vary wildly depending on where you are. And honestly, that’s part of the charm.

Some people like to look at political boundaries or census data. But sometimes, it’s the maps based on cultural clichés and regional jokes that say the most.

One brilliant example is this set of stereotype maps that splits the UK in twelve different (and very subjective) ways. They cover everything from accents and religion to what people wear in cold weather. Each one takes a theme—alcohol, horses, landscapes—and divides the country according to stereotype and humor.

They’re not official or scientific, of course. These maps are built on cultural assumptions, memes, and the kind of things you overhear on a night out in Leeds or at a pub in Glasgow. But if you’ve ever lived in the UK—or spent time among Brits—you’ll probably recognize more than a few truths tucked between the exaggerations.

England in Six Maps

England alone has plenty of internal contrasts. This map series simplifies the country into six themes, from Brexit votes to chip toppings. One shows Thatcher’s legacy by region. Another shows where people prefer Greggs or Pret A Manger.

Whether you’re from Yorkshire or Cornwall, there’s probably something here you’ll want to argue with.

Scotland’s Internal Geography of Insults

Scotland’s map set goes even harder. It breaks the country up by language, football ability, voting habits, perceived intelligence, and whether or not you live near trees. From “No Trees” to “Unintelligible Gibberish,” it pulls no punches.

These maps were clearly made with love—and a deep understanding of Scotland’s very particular sense of humor.

Six Ways to Slice British Accents

The UK is a small country with an overwhelming number of accents. Some are charming. Others are incomprehensible. This map classifies regions by how the rest of the country hears (or misunderstands) them.

From “Queen’s English” to “Potential Imminent Violence Accent,” this one might be controversial, but most Brits will know exactly what it’s getting at.

England’s Linguistic Divide

Language doesn’t stop at accent. Word choice, slang, and what counts as “normal English” can vary wildly depending on where you are. This map takes a slightly absurd, but oddly insightful, approach to those divisions.

Maps like these continue in the spirit of The Atlas of Prejudice by Yanko Tsvetkov, a book that turns cultural clichés into satirical cartography. If you enjoy this kind of humor, the book is worth a look. Here’s a link to it on Amazon.