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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
- Britain's Muir wins historic World Cup ski titles
on March 28, 2026Kirsty Muir becomes the first British woman to win both the slopestyle and overall World Cup titles by finishing second in the season finale in Switzerland.
- Drone footage shows huge fire engulf historic mill
on March 28, 2026The former silk mill has been derelict since 2007 and has attracted anti-social behaviour.
- Arrest after major fire tears through historic millon March 28, 2026
The former silk mill has been derelict since 2007 and has attracted anti-social behaviour.
- Cyclist Tom Pidcock pulls out of race after 'horror' fall down ravine
on March 28, 2026Briton Tom Pidcock pulls out of the Volta a Catalunya after a "horror" fall down a ravine during stage five.
- Major Scottish gangland figure Steven Lyons arrested in Bali
on March 28, 2026It comes after police in Scotland and Spain carried out a series of simultaneous pre-dawn raids on Friday.
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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