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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
- British billionaire to donate £190m to Cambridge University
on March 31, 2026The University of Cambridge is to receive a £190m donation from billionaire hedge fund owner Chris Rokos.
- Kanye West to return to UK for Wireless Festival
on March 31, 2026It will be his first UK performance in over a decade and since he received criticism for antisemitic comments.
- King's state visit to US to go ahead in April, but no Harry meeting
on March 31, 2026Despite political tensions between the US and UK, the King will travel to Washington next month.
- Rapper jailed after XL bully kills mother-in-law
on March 31, 2026Ashley Warren, who was the first person charged under new XL bully legislation, is sentenced.
- Amateur rapper sentenced to 10 years for owning XL bully that killed mother-in-lawon March 31, 2026
Ashley Warren, who was the first person charged under new XL bully legislation, is sentenced.
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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