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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
- Four arrested during gangland violence 'day of action'
on September 12, 2026Police executed warrants at addresses in Bellshill and Motherwell on Friday and also recovered four stolen vehicles.
- Reform receives record £36m donation from crypto billionaire
on September 12, 2026Ben Delo's donation, the biggest single sum ever given to a political party in the UK, comes amid scrutiny of Reform's finances.
- Battle to save the tiny, gooey snail only found in one lake in the UK
on September 12, 2026Once prevalent across the UK, this mollusc is now only found in one lake in Wales.
- Mum died from aggressive cancer after nine-month wait for test results
on September 12, 2026Sarah Catherine Daniels did not receive potentially life-extending treatment fast enough, an inquest heard.
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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