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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
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on March 23, 2026The 34-year-old was released pending further inquiries, while a 31-year-old Romanian woman was released without charge.
- Iranian man who allegedly tried to enter nuclear base releasedon March 23, 2026
The 34-year-old was released pending further inquiries, while a 31-year-old Romanian woman was released without charge.
- Body of Nottingham attacks victim was left at scene for 15 hours
on March 23, 2026At the Nottingham Inquiry, police boss Rob Griffin is asked if he could imagine the distress it caused.
- Body of father was at attacks scene for 15 hourson March 23, 2026
At the Nottingham Inquiry, police boss Rob Griffin is asked if he could imagine the distress it caused.
- 'Shocking but not unexpected': Jewish community reacts to ambulance attack
on March 23, 2026Ambulances belonging to a Jewish community charity in north-west London were set on fire on Monday.
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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