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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
- The childhood promise that brought professional ballet to a post-industrial town
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on October 31, 2026The theft of billions of dollars from Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, makes Saturday's front pages.
- Mahmood expected to announce changes to rules around indefinite leave to remain
on October 31, 2026The home secretary has faced opposition from within the government over plans to impose new rules on migrant workers already in the UK.
- Burnham 'open' to calls for slavery apology but not reparations
on October 31, 2026The prime minister says Britain must "face up to the past" for its role in the transatlantic slave trade but reparations are "not the right answer".
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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