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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
- Marmalades may need to be relabelled under post-Brexit food deal
on April 3, 2026The breakfast favourite will be legally renamed when Britain aligns with new EU labelling rules.
- Amputee's home burgled during bus-pass challenge
on April 3, 2026Barry Mackleston is attempting to get from John O Groats to Land's End using just his bus pass.
- Boy, 14, shot dead in Woolwich named
on April 3, 2026Two boys and an 18-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder, police say.
- Boy, 14, shot dead in Woolwich namedon April 3, 2026
A boy, 14, shot dead in south-east London is named as Eghosa Ogbebor, as three people are arrested.
- CalMac in 'better place' as third ferry returns after repairs
on April 3, 2026MV Lord of the Isles, which was covering the Oban to Mull route, will be ready to deploy again "early next week" after problems with its main engine.
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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