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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
- Honeytrap thieves jailed for killing men they had drugged
on August 13, 2026Adina Mihai and Madalin Dumitru gave their victims the drug GBL to render them unconscious.
- Children in temporary accommodation hits record high
on August 13, 2026The number of children living in temporary accommodation has hit its 18th quarterly high in a row.
- Ski Sunday host Chemmy Alcott suffers collapsed lung after jumping into lake
on August 13, 2026The former GB Olympian posted images of her in hospital while on holiday in France.
- Dad to stand trial accused of murdering daughter Minnie Merriman
on August 13, 2026The nine-year-old from West Yorkshire died after being found seriously injured at an industrial estate in Arbroath.
- Dad to stand trial accused of murdering daughter Minnie Merrimanon August 13, 2026
The nine-year-old from West Yorkshire died after being found seriously injured at an industrial estate in Arbroath.
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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