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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
- First UK government flight to leave Middle East with more planned
on March 4, 2026The UK government says more than 130,000 British nationals have registered their interest in leaving the Middle East region.
- Sisters drowned after paddle at national park beauty spot
on March 4, 2026Mountain rescuers told the inquest the women somehow fell or slipped and were unable to get out of the water.
- Sisters drowned after paddle at national park beauty spoton March 4, 2026
Mountain rescuers told the inquest the women somehow fell or slipped and were unable to get out of the water.
- Scottish Labour MP not seen anything to suspect husband has 'broken any law', after China spy arrests
on March 4, 2026The Met Police suspect three men of assisting Chinese intelligence services in the UK.
- MP not seen anything to suspect husband has 'broken any law', after China spy arrestson March 4, 2026
The Met Police suspect three men of assisting Chinese intelligence services in the UK.
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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