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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
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- 'We lived next to a fire that took six months to put out'
on February 12, 2026The Coatbridge street where a mystery underground fire caught light after 120 years.
- Tens of thousands of Six Nations tickets unsold amid Welsh rugby turmoil
on February 12, 2026Thousands of tickets remain unsold, with one club chairman suggesting the matches aren't worth it.
- Church of England abandons proposals for same-sex blessing ceremonies
on February 12, 2026General Synod did vote to continue to look at the issue, but bishops say there are "theological and legal barriers" to having such ceremonies now.
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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