So I traced the course of the River Severn from my dad’s road atlas ... I was taken on trips to nearby Hereford Cathedral, where a famous medieval map of the world is housed—the Mappa Mundi.

Historians have mapped the trading routes of medieval shipping ... of smaller coastal and river towns were once bustling ports such as Bewdley on the River Severn which had 200 voyages logged ...

It's a beautiful medieval town overlooking the River Severn that boasts quaint streets, disappearing alleyways, a cliff-top railway and a Harry Potter-themed cafe - among other attractions.

Bridgnorth, a picturesque medieval town perched above the River Severn, is home to charming streets, hidden alleyways, a cliff-top railway and even a Harry Potter-themed cafe. While The Shambles ...