Severn, Avon and Birmingham (2): For everyone with an interest in Britain’s canals and rivers (Nicholson Waterways Guides)Explore Britain's canals and rivers with the Nicholson bestselling guides. For all users of the inland waterways. This established, popular and practical guide covers the canals and waterways around Birmingham and the River Severn. Covered in this guide are the River Avon; Birmingham Canal Navigations (Main Line); Droitwich Canals; Gloucester & Sharpness Canal and the River Severn; Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal; Stourbridge and Dudley Canals;