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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
- Four arrested and officer hurt in violent disorder
on July 10, 2026A group threw bottles and set off fireworks on Edgware Road following France's win over Morocco.
- Disability benefit review considers alternatives to cash payments
on July 10, 2026A minister says the review is looking at whether some claimants could be pointed to other kinds of help.
- Burning of mosque replica on bonfire 'sowing hate in society'
on July 10, 2026The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said it had "commenced a significant and complex policing operation" to remove a "hate display".
- Prince Harry plays pickleball at Invictus Games event, but no Meghan
on July 10, 2026The Duke of Sussex is travelling without his wife for the event at Birmingham's NEC.
- UK bakes in 35C highs as millions under hosepipe bans
on July 10, 2026On Thursday, temperatures exceeded 34C for the eighth day this year, breaking the previous record of seven days in a calendar year.
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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