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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
- Drumcree parade decision expected to be announced
on September 24, 2026The Parades Commission has been deliberating on whether the parade will be allowed along the Garvaghy Road in Portadown.
- Anti-migrant activist charged after dinghy slashed in Channel
on September 24, 2026Activist Daniel Thomas is charged in connection with an incident in the English Channel on Tuesday.
- Anti-migrant activist charged after dinghy slashed in Channelon September 24, 2026
Activist Daniel Thomas is charged in connection with an incident in the English Channel on Tuesday.
- What are my children exposed to? Why I want testing for cancer-causing chemicals
on September 24, 2026People living near a lagoon branded "a shame on Britain" want to be tested for cancer-causing PCBs.
- What are my children exposed to? Why I want testing for cancer-causing chemicalson September 24, 2026
People living near a lagoon branded "a shame on Britain" want to be tested for cancer-causing PCBs.
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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