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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
- Man killed in tiger attack identified as William Chapman
on October 13, 2026Chapman, who was in his 20s, died after entering the tiger's enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
- Man killed in tiger attack identified as William Chapmanon October 13, 2026
Chapman, who was in his 20s, died after entering the tiger's enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
- Argentina targets UK in legal claim over Falklands oil exploration
on October 13, 2026The action filed with an international maritime tribunal is the latest development in an escalating row over the Falkland Islands.
- Maserati driver given suspended sentence after killing woman in crash
on October 13, 2026Ronald Dowling overtook a vehicle in heavy rain before aquaplaning, skidding and hitting another car.
- Maserati driver given suspended sentence after killing woman in crashon October 13, 2026
Ronald Dowling overtook a vehicle in heavy rain before aquaplaning, skidding and hitting another car.
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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