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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
- Controversial Jackdaw gas field set to be approved in weeks, sources say
on September 4, 2026The government is set to give the go-ahead for the gas field off the coast of Aberdeen, the BBC understands.
- Controversial Jackdaw gas field set to be approved in weeks, sources sayon September 4, 2026
The government is set to give the go-ahead for the gas field off the coast of Aberdeen, the BBC understands.
- Anger as human poo and 'maggot-infested' food left behind at beauty spot
on September 4, 2026A national park authority says there is "no justification" after the "worst example" of fly-tipping.
- Families move out of 'nightmare' new-build homes plagued by defects, damp and mould
on September 4, 2026Dozens have contacted BBC Your Voice as complaints to ombudsman have tripled in a year.
- The Papers: 'Foreign donations sting' and 'Argentina threat to Falklands'
on September 4, 2026Reform UK alleged 'foreign donations sting' and Argentine president's looming 'threat' over Falklands are the papers' top stories.
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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