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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
- Water returning to Gatwick Airport after major outage
on July 26, 2026Gatwick Airport has faced a day of disruptions with toilets and restaurants closed to passengers.
- Water returning to Gatwick Airport after major outageon July 26, 2026
Gatwick Airport has faced a day of disruptions with toilets and restaurants closed to passengers.
- Broadcaster Gerry Kelly dies aged 77
on July 26, 2026The journalist and broadcaster, whose career spanned four decades, died at his home on Sunday morning.
- It's me, Cathy – thousands pay tribute to Kate Bush classic
on July 26, 2026People in Haworth join thousands around the world to re-create the 1978 video for Wuthering Heights.
- My entire family went on a boat trip that they never returned from
on July 26, 2026Peter Watts was just 14 when a pleasure boat disaster killed 15 people, including his entire family.
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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