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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
- Author and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86
on October 5, 2026His last book, Adam and Eve, is set to release this month.
- Jeffrey Archer: successful novelist, disgraced politician and convicted liar
on October 5, 2026Politician and best-selling author whose career was mired in scandal and disgrace.
- Trump says 'threat' led US to pull bombers from RAF Fairford
on October 5, 2026The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday it had removed the B1 bombers from the base in England back to their home stations in America.
- King's funding for Andrew not to be used for legal action against police
on October 5, 2026Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking action over search warrants issued ahead of his arrest in February.
- Appeal court reserves judgement over Drumcree parade dispute
on October 5, 2026The deadlock over the Orange Order march in Portadown - opposed by residents of the Garvaghy Road - has lasted since last Sunday morning.
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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