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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
- Fourth arrest after Halloween party stabbings
on November 4, 2026All five boys who were injured had been invited to attend the supervised party on Saturday night.
- Effigy of Fifa president chosen for bonfire event
on November 4, 2026Artist and co-chair of the bonfire society Andrea Deans has been creating the effigies for 10 years.
- Uproar over missing 'pop' as Rice Krispies changes its recipe
on November 4, 2026The new recipes mean cereal packaging will now include a 'contains wheat gluten' warning.
- Celebrity hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75
on November 4, 2026He was stylist to the stars in the 1960s and 1970s before creating a global range of hair products.
- Fleabag star offers rent-free flat to new writers
on November 4, 2026Phoebe Waller-Bridge is donating the accommodation to playwrights from underprivileged backgrounds.
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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