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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
- Man found not guilty of Frank Kerr murder
on July 1, 2026The diplock non-jury murder trial of James Seamus Fox began in January 2024.
- Two dead after plane crashed during flight experience
on July 1, 2026The two-seat Cessna plane comes down off Mill Lane in High Ongar during a 30-minute flying experience on Tuesday.
- Brewery boss who banned phones and swearing from pubs dies aged 81
on July 1, 2026Humphrey Smith had been at the helm of the Tadcaster brewer since the 1980s.
- Badenoch accuses Starmer of leaving defence spending 'mess' for Burnham
on July 1, 2026Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticised what she called a missing £5bn in the defence investment plan.
- Teachers in England to get 3.5% pay rise
on July 1, 2026Schools will need to fund some of the rise, which unions say will further stretch existing budgets.
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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