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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
- State pension likely to rise by £488 a year in April
on September 15, 2026The triple lock has come under scrutiny as the number of pensioners rises making the policy more expensive.
- MLAs to debate bill aimed at banning conversion practices
on September 15, 2026The bill contains provisions that could see a two-year jail sentence imposed on people who conduct conversion practices.
- UK could 'unlock' 100 more oil and gas projects, say North Sea bosses
on September 15, 2026The UK could supply half of its oil and gas needs without imports if the government showed more support for the sector, an OEUK report claims.
- UK could 'unlock' 100 more oil and gas projects, say North Sea bosseson September 15, 2026
The UK could supply half of its oil and gas needs without imports if the government showed more support for the sector, an OEUK report claims.
- Giant jellyfish with '40ft tentacles' captured on camera
on September 15, 2026Iestyn Morgan has set out to make Welsh aquatic life "more accessible" for people to see.
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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