In medieval times the river was seen and experienced as a great flow of energy moving slowly and inexorably trough landscape. It was a flow of energy that could be harnessed and put to use. In many river towns mills were built next to river. Rivers also provided the water used for washing and drinking.

In medieval times the river was seen and experienced as a great flow of energy moving slowly and inexorably trough landscape. It was a flow of energy that could be harnessed and put to use. In many river towns mills were built next to river. Rivers also provided the water used for washing and drinking.