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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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- Man dies after tiger attack at wildlife park
on October 10, 2026It was reported the man entered the tiger enclosure at the attraction near Doncaster, police say.
- Man dies after tiger attack at wildlife parkon October 10, 2026
It was reported the man entered the tiger enclosure at the attraction near Doncaster, police say.
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- Four murder arrests after teenagers attacked
on October 10, 2026A murder investigation is launched in Stoke-on-Trent after a man dies and another is seriously hurt.
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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