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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
- Residents lodge fresh legal bid to stop Drumcree march
on September 29, 2026Members of the Orange Order are still waiting to complete a parade, which was due to take place on Sunday, and walk down the mainly-nationalist Garvaghy Road in Portadown.
- 'Quantity of petrol' but no explosives found in three vehicles near RAF Fairford
on September 29, 2026Police say the decision to release five men on bail is one "grounded in experience and strategy".
- Three teenagers die after car enters river
on September 29, 2026The bodies of two teenage boys and a teenage girl have been recovered from the water, police say.
- Three teenagers die after car enters riveron September 29, 2026
The bodies of two teenage boys and a teenage girl have been recovered from the water, police say.
- Soho House venue under investigation for food safety
on September 29, 2026A former chef contacted Hackney Council after complaining to managers at the members' club.
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