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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, 19, dies after being recovered from lake
on May 30, 2026The 19-year-old man was pulled from Balderton Lake in New Balderton on Thursday.
- Girl, 15, dies after swimming at beach
on May 30, 2026Chiedza Nyanjowa's family say she was a "bubbly person" with a "kind spirit".
- Girl, 15, dies after swimming at beachon May 30, 2026
Chiedza Nyanjowa's family say she was a "bubbly person" with a "kind spirit".
- 'Major' delays to Heathrow trains as pipe bursts
on May 30, 2026Lines have now reopened after all services were cancelled to and from the airport.
- Millions of breast cancer patients could safely avoid chemotherapy, study suggests
on May 30, 2026A new DNA test could help screen whether patients require the treatment or not, according to a new international trial.
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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