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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
- Bayeux tour to include audio account of tapestry
on September 30, 2026The British Museum will offer an audio-described Bayeux Tapestry tour for people with impaired vision.
- Teens who died in car that entered river named
on September 30, 2026Jackson Duke, Luke Etheridge and Zara Shaw died when the car they were in ended up in the River Wear.
- China funding UK research and sending it to Beijing's spies, MI5 warns
on September 30, 2026British universities are being urged to sever ties with China General Technology Research Institute which is linked to the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS).
- Grooming gangs inquiry expanded to Birmingham and Wales
on September 30, 2026Targeted investigations will be carried out as part of a national inquiry into child sexual abuse.
- Met hands Grenfell fire investigation file to CPS
on September 30, 2026The force is seeking charges against 54 individuals and 20 companies over the 2017 tower block fire.
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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