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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
- US military aircraft leave second UK base
on November 10, 2026The departures come weeks after the US withdrew bombers from RAF Fairford airbase over a suspected Iran-linked security incident.
- Sales of tinned food and bottled water jump after 'Be Ready' campaign launch
on November 10, 2026Sales of essential goods such as hand sanitiser soar after the government called on households to be prepared for emergencies.
- Jury discharged in Chloe Mitchell murder trial
on November 10, 2026The judge has given no reasons for the decision but said he will give his reasons in due course, after the conclusion of the trial.
- David Walliams' career and controversies including Britain's Got Talent and Little Britain
on November 10, 2026The entertainer shot to fame on Little Britain and also has best-selling series of children's books.
- Arrests made in Mohamed Al Fayed probe in France, police say
on November 10, 2026The Ritz hotel in Paris, which is still owned by the Al Fayed family, is one of the properties searched by police.
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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