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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
- Under-fives and pregnant women told to avoid runny eggs when eating out over salmonella risk
on August 21, 2026The advice also applies to the over-65s and others with underlying medical conditions amid salmonella outbreak.
- Arran ferry evacuated over 'bomb threat' as passenger rescued from sea
on August 21, 2026The ferry operator said a person was reported overboard on the MV Caledonian Isles 16:40 sailing from Brodick to Ardrossan.
- Arran ferry evacuated over 'bomb threat' as passenger rescued from seaon August 21, 2026
The ferry operator said a person was reported overboard on the MV Caledonian Isles 16:40 sailing from Brodick to Ardrossan.
- Ofcom investigating Sky News over Farage harassment claims
on August 21, 2026The Reform UK leader has accused Sky News of sending reporters to a house where his adult daughter lives.
- Body recovered in search for man fallen overboard on cruise ship
on August 21, 2026The man was reported missing at 08:35 on Ambassador Cruise Lines vessel MS Ambition, about 36 nautical miles from Arbroath.
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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