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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
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- More than 70,000 social and affordable homes to be built across England as part of £39bn plan
on August 25, 2026Funding has been granted to Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and West Yorkshire as well as £6bn for London.
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- Lockerbie bombing trial postponed days before it was due to starton August 24, 2026
The trial of a Libyan man is delayed for a third time, after new evidence on the 37-year-old case came to light three days ago.
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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