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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
- Baxters fish soup recalled over fears cans could swell and burst
on November 7, 2026A manufacturing fault could cause a batch of the Cullen Skink soup to spoil, and cans could swell and rupture.
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on November 7, 2026Police said a vehicle in Morriston, Swansea, sustained damage "consistent with a firearms discharge".
- UK cannot 'cherry pick' EU single market deal, Barnier tells BBC
on November 7, 2026The former Brexit negotiator says EU countries would reject any British attempts to follow economic rules "a la carte".
- Relief, tears and sadness: Married at First Sight UK cast react to show being axed
on November 7, 2026The show was cancelled after a BBC Panorama investigation heard allegations from three former cast members.
- Victims in rape cases must not feel like they are on trial, Burnham says
on November 7, 2026The PM was responding after a police chief said comments made during Russell Brand's trial came close to "victim blaming".
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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