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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
- West Ham co-owner David Sullivan advised to stay away from home matches
on August 3, 2026London Stadium recommends West Ham's co-owner stay away amid fears of fan unrest following sexual misconduct claims.
- Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80
on August 3, 2026In a statement, his family says Cricket spent his last few days surrounded by his family, love, laughter and songs.
- Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80on August 3, 2026
In a statement, his family says Cricket spent his last few days surrounded by his family, love, laughter and songs.
- Farage says he discussed return to politics months before general election
on August 3, 2026Farage said the talks came "quite some time after" he received a £5m gift from a Reform donor.
- Scottish islanders refused permission to stage annual seabird chicks hunt
on August 3, 2026Each year hundreds of gannet chicks are killed for their meat on the uninhabited Hebridean island of Sula Sgeir.
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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