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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
- Firefighters tackling large blaze at derelict hotel
on April 19, 2026Firefighters are at the scene of a fire at the former Antrim Arms hotel in Ballycastle.
- Fake 20mph claims and bogus manifesto among election misinformation
on April 19, 2026Pages sharing misinformation are shown on the social media feeds of the BBC's fictional voters.
- Murder probe launched after woman, 82, found dead on street
on April 19, 2026Police Scotland confirmed it was hunting a "dangerous" man last spotted in the area around the time Elizabeth Colligan's body was discovered.
- Arson attacks 'gathering momentum', Chief Rabbi says
on April 19, 2026The warning comes after a north-west London synagogue was hit by an arson attack overnight.
- Chief Rabbi says attacks 'gathering momentum' after new synagogue arson attempton April 19, 2026
The warning comes after a north-west London synagogue was hit by an arson attack overnight.
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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