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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
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- Three arrested over Glasgow disorder and racist assaults after Belfast knife attack
on June 10, 2026Police Scotland said members of the public were attacked "because of the colour of their skin" on Tuesday evening.
- Three arrested over Glasgow disorder and racist assaults after Belfast knife attackon June 10, 2026
Police Scotland said members of the public were attacked "because of the colour of their skin" on Tuesday evening.
- Five jailed for violence at Henry Nowak police protest
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- Five jailed for violence at Henry Nowak police proteston June 10, 2026
Disorder broke out in Southampton close to where the 18-year-old student was murdered.
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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