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Watford's original name
Watford's original name was Watforda first mentioned in 1007 in Anglo Saxon charter.
Watford's Rivers
The rivers that run through Watford are the River Colne & River Gade.
Watford's first train station
It was called "Watford Railway Station" and opened in 1837 and closed in 1858. Replaced by Watford Junction station. This was part of the London to Birmingham railway.
Watford meaning
The meaning of Watford from old English is thought to be "Waet" meaning full of water and "ford" shallow place on a river.
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BBC Latest News
Latest news stories from the UK
- Villagers evacuated from homes as wildfire breaks out in Highlands
on July 15, 2026Fire crews have been battling the flames with specialist resources at Ryvoan Bothy in the Cairngorms National Park since about 11:50.
- Salary information to be shown on job ads under new laws
on July 15, 2026The government argues the move would help jobseekers and could reduce pay discrimination claims.
- Vigil to be held for three family members found dead in house in Ballymena
on July 15, 2026An eight-year-old girl and her 39-year-old mother are understood to be victims of a double murder.
- Vigil held after family found dead in house in Ballymenaon July 15, 2026
An eight-year-old girl and her 39-year-old mother are understood to be victims of a double murder.
- Mocking regional accents is last form of acceptable discrimination, says MP
on July 15, 2026MPs debated how prejudice against strong regional accents could affect social mobility in Westminster Hall.
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Watford Junction Typical Departures
Every 10-15 min
Platform: 7 or 9
Operator: London Northwestern Railway
Every 20-30 min
Platform: 6 or 8
Operator: London Northwestern Railway
Every 30 min
Platform: 6 or 8
Operator: London Northwestern Railway
Every 30-60 min
Platform: 6 or 8
Operator: London Northwestern Railway
Every 15 min
Platform: 9 or 10
Operator: London Overground