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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
- Crews making 'really significant' progress tackling Cairngorms wildfire
on July 18, 2026The fire service says more than 100 firefighters have been involved in the operation to extinguish the blaze.
- Woman killed while asleep with baby ‘was my world’, sister says
on July 18, 2026Kirandeep Kaur, killed as she slept with her baby and husband, leaves behind a 'devastated' family in India.
- Motorcyclist dies after two-vehicle collision
on July 18, 2026The collision happened on the Ballymena Road at about 13:40 BST on Friday.
- Burnham to announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling
on July 18, 2026Drilling has become a controversial topic for the Labour party after the 2024 manifesto pledged to not issue new licences.
- Burnham is 'people pleaser' with 'airy fairy' plans, says Kemi Badenoch
on July 18, 2026Speaking to Laura Kuenssberg, the Conservative leader accused the incoming PM of not knowing "what the country's priorities are".
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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