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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
- Scotland's public spending deficit falls as tax take rises
on August 12, 2026Ministers have published the annual Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (Gers) report.
- Scotland's public spending deficit falls as tax take riseson August 12, 2026
Ministers have published the annual Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (Gers) report.
- Early release scheme risks more serious crimes, probation chief warns
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- Lost village revealed as drought lowers water levels
on August 12, 2026Low levels uncover the remains of the buildings, which were once part of the village of Nether Hambleton.
- Burnham to chair Cobra meeting on extreme heat as temperatures surge again
on August 12, 2026The Government will meet to discuss this summer's record-breaking heat as the tally for days above 30C in the UK is broken.
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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