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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
- Pontypridd, Birkenhead and Isle of Bute among shortlist for first UK Town of Culture
on July 9, 2026Basildon, Grimsby and Rotherham also make the 15-strong shortlist as well as Strabane.
- Most popular baby names for boys and girls in 2025 revealed
on July 9, 2026The Office for National Statistics releases its annual data on baby names, with Olivia remaining most popular for girls and Muhammad for boys.
- Restore Britain leader describes Dunblane tragedy as 'one murder'
on July 9, 2026Rupert Lowe criticised the ban of handguns in the UK, saying it was "because there was a murder in Dunblane".
- Restore Britain leader describes Dunblane tragedy as 'one murder'on July 9, 2026
Rupert Lowe criticised the ban of handguns in the UK, saying it was "because there was a murder in Dunblane".
- Disability benefit not fit for purpose, minister leading review says
on July 9, 2026Sir Stephen Timms says personal independence payments (Pip) in England and Wales need changing.
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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