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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
- Reform UK reports Zack Polanski to police over guillotine t-shirt post
on July 27, 2026The post included a photo of a man wearing a top featuring the name "Nigel" alongside an image of a guillotine.
- Fit schools, hospitals and new homes with air con, say Lib Dems
on July 27, 2026The party says the country is "woefully unprepared for extreme heat", as parts of the UK prepare for another heatwave.
- Ex political advisor admits fraud over expense claims
on July 27, 2026Matthew Torbitt was working for Bury South MP Christian Wakeford at th etime of the offences.
- Father and daughter die in sea near popular beach
on July 27, 2026A woman in her 30s and a man in his 60s from Doncaster are pronounced dead at the scene.
- Funeral director breached families' trust 'on industrial scale'
on July 27, 2026The sentencing hearing of Robert Bush hears how the funeral parlour was likened to a "horror scene".
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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