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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
- CCTV shows frying pan used to stop train attacker
on October 29, 2026A train crew member shows "sheer courage and bravery in seeking to save lives", a court hears.
- Watch: Bull on the loose at M6 service station
on October 29, 2026The bull broke free from its rope in the service station car park before bolting into nearby fields.
- Burnham 'ready to support' Poundland staff as retailer faces collapse
on October 29, 2026Poundland's bosses are filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators to the business.
- Ex-Top Gear host Richard Hammond's 'brave' new Welsh life wild swimming and running
on October 29, 2026The former Top Gear star bought a 19th Century Georgian mansion near Abergavenny in November 2025.
- George Michael's Faith guitar sells for £180k after auction row
on October 29, 2026The brother of the singer's late personal assistant said she would not have wanted the items to be sold.
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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