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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
- Ruth Ellis, last woman to be hanged in UK, gets conditional posthumous pardon
on July 8, 2026Ruth Ellis was hanged at London's Holloway Prison in 1955 after being convicted of murdering her lover David Blakely.
- Man dies in SAS-style endurance event in national park
on July 8, 2026Concerns were raised about the man in Bannau Brycheiniog, also known as Brecon Beacons.
- Man dies in SAS-style endurance event in national parkon July 8, 2026
Concerns were raised about the man in Bannau Brycheiniog, also known as Brecon Beacons.
- Millions awarded to survivors of 1992 UVF pub attack that killed one man
on July 8, 2026It is believed to be one of the largest payouts involving a Troubles case.
- Millions awarded to survivors of 1992 UVF pub attack that killed one manon July 8, 2026
It is believed to be one of the largest payouts involving a Troubles case.
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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