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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
- Murderer died in hospital from cancer and liver cirrhosis
on April 15, 2026William MacDowell, 81, died at Forth Valley Hospital after being jailed for killing Renee MacRae and son Andrew.
- Theatre touring 'in crisis' as performances of plays drop 70%
on April 15, 2026The steep decline "is likely to reach a critical level without intervention", a report warns.
- Mahmood promises action against 'sham lawyers' abusing asylum system
on April 15, 2026It comes after the BBC revealed how law firms and advisers are helping migrants pretend to be gay to stay in the UK.
- Ulster University to cut up to 450 jobs
on April 15, 2026It is not clear which parts of the university, which has campuses in Belfast, Londonderry and Coleraine as well as in Qatar, will be affected.
- BBC to cut almost one in 10 staff to make £500m savings
on April 15, 2026The BBC's interim director general says the cuts will require "some big and some difficult choices".
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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