WT. Williams commences operations in Wadebridge as a construction firm.
The Padstow site opens as a Music Hall, Theatre and shows silent movies as "The Cinedrome"
The Capitol Theatre, St Austell opens to the public.
The Wadebridge site opens for the first time as "The Regal" also under the ownership of Edgar John Pope, designed by architect O.P. Bevan of Bargoed, Glamorganshire
The Plaza Cinema, Truro opens for the first time, operated by "Sound & Movement" and designed by noted Bristol based cinema architect William Henry Watkins.
The Odeon, St Austell opens It first opened on 11th July 1936 as the Odeon, part of the Oscar Deutsch ‘Odeon Theatres’ chain. The programme for the opening week was "Jack Of All Trades". Seating was provided for 806 in the stalls and 468 in the circle.
The Cinedrome at Padstow, is renamed "The Regal".
The Cinedrome at Wadebridge is purchased by West Cornwall Cinema Ltd. and renamed "The Regal"
The closely related Chapman and Williams families purchase ‘The Capitol Theatre’ in Alexandra Road St Austell on the 29th June, 1945.
Ron Williams along with others, purchase ‘The Cinedrome’ in Padstow.
The Capitol Theatre, St. Austell hosts popular musical theatre shows to capacity audiences.
The Capitol Theatre, St Austell is used by the award winning St Blazey AOS Pantomime for the first time.
Bingo arrives in St Austell at The Capitol Theatre.
WTW Cinemas current Director David Williams joins the company as a trainee projectionist.
The Regal Cinema, Wadebridge is purchased by David Williams.
The Regal Cinema, Wadebridge smashes box – office records with an eight week roadshow presentation of “The Sound Of Music”.
The Odeon, St. Austell is purchased by Classic Cinemas.
The first of many – The Regal Cinema, Wadebridge wins Walt Disney Productions “Most Improved Business For 1974” for the Disney film “The Incredible Journey”.
Negotiations begin with Classic Cinemas regarding purchasing the Classic / Odeon Cinema in St. Austell
WTW Cinemas makes its first offer to purchase the Plaza Cinema, Truro - This offer is rejected.
WTW Cinemas purchases the former Odeon / Classic cinema in Chandos Place, St. Austell.
International Superstar & Entertainer "Sooty" along with Sue, Sweep & Harry Corbett visit The Capitol Theatre, St Austell & The Regal Cinema, Wadebridge.
The Capitol Theatre closes as a cinema, it remains in use as a full time Bingo Hall
After extensive works, the former Odeon cinema in St. Austell is re-opened as the first three-screen cinema in Cornwall under the name “The Filmcentre”.
A second auditorium is added to the Regal Cinema, Wadebridge towards the rear of the building in the old stage area.
WTW Cinemas sell The Capitol Theatre, St Austell.
The Filmcentre, St. Austell celebrates One Million visitors since becoming a 3 screen cinema in 1981.
The FilmCentre, St. Austell creates two extra screens, making it Cornwall’s first five-screen cinema. The rear stalls area is divided into two screens, each seating 70 persons.
The FilmCentre, St. Austell recieves a plaque from the British FIlm Institute to celebrate 60 years of continious cinema shows. - Plaques are also presented to The Regal Cinema, Wadebridge & The Cinedrome, Padstow
The Somerset based owners of the Plaza Cinema, Truro are placed into receivership.
The Padstow cinema is remodelled and relaunched again as ‘The Cinedrome’. The design of the auditorium is brought back to its original.
WTW purchase the bankrupt Plaza Cinema, Truro from receivers. It’s licence is immediately revoked by Carrick District Council. A comprehensive building and modernisation programme is commenced.
The locally filmed ‘Amy Foster’ has its UK Premiere at The Regal Cinema, Wadebridge.
The Plaza at Truro re-opens to the public under WTW ownership the opening seating capacities at; 300, 198, 135 and 70.
WTW Cinemas launches its first website.
The UK Premiere of ‘Saving Grace’ along with its stars and producers is held at The Regal Cinema, Wadebridge, having been filmed locally at Port Issac.
The UK Premiere of “Keeping Mum” held at The Plaza at Truro.
Filming happened to take place at the home of a member of staff at The Plaza – he managed to sneak in a special WTW Cinemas prop….
The FilmCentre, St. Austell celebrates its 70th Birthday.
The Plaza at Truro is voted the Best UK Independent Cinema, at the RAAM International Cinema Conference in Glasgow.
The Filmcentre, St. Austell Closes, after a long period of uncertainty regarding the regeneration of the St. Austell Town Centre, making way for a new WTW Cinema.
Work starts on the foundations on a new cinema for St. Austell.
WTW Cinemas first Digital Cinema projector is installed at The Plaza at Truro.
The new ‘White River Cinema’ with four screens opens to the public of St Austell, becoming the third cinema to be operated by WTW in St Austell and the first purpose built cinema to be constructed in Cornwall for seventy years.
The Plaza at Truro is voted the Runner up in the Best UK Independent Cinema, at the RAAM International Cinema Conference.
The Cinedrome, Padstow is sold by WTW. The buildings remains in use as a electronic testing centre and the foyer as a cafe.
WTW announce a new cinema for Newquay.
The White River Cinema, St. Austell is voted the Best UK Independent Cinema, at the RAAM International Cinema Conference in Grovenor Square, London.
"Lighthouse Cinema, Newquay" is opened by WTW Cinemas, returning the big screen to Newquay after an absence of 16 years. It is the first cinema in Cornwall to feature fully digital projection systems. The projection equipment at the other WTW Cinemas are quickly upgraded after.
White River Cinema, St. Austell plays host to the UK Premiere of Richard Curtis’ “About Time” which was filmed in the St. Austell Bay area.
Director Richard Curtis (Left) pictured with WTW Cinema’s David Williams
BBC Film critic Mark Kermode begins a series of special presentations at The Plaza at Truro.
WTW Cinemas Director David Williams is awarded an MBE in The New Years Honours List. He receives the award at an investiture by the Queen at Buckingham Palace.
St. Austell, Truro & Wadebridge commence live satellite transmissions of theatrical shows, concerts, opera and ballet.
The technical team at The Plaza at Truro are voted UK Technical Team of the Year at an award ceremony at the London headquarters of Dolby Studios.
The Plaza at Truro wins the “Best Cinema” Award at the What’s On Cornwall Awards, as voted by the readers of ‘The West Briton’, ‘Cornishman’ and ‘Cornish Guardian’ newspapers.
Live Satellite transmissions begin at the Lighthouse Cinema, Newquay.
The Plaza at Truro screens for the first time "Monty Pythons Life of Brian", after being banned by Carrick District Council over 30 years previously to a sell out audience.
The first 4k Digital projector in Cornwall is installed at The Regal Cinema, Wadebridge.
The Plaza at Truro hosts the first episode of BBC’s ‘ Poldark’ along with its stars.
WTW Cinemas celebrates its 70th anniversary.
The first episode of the second series of the BBC’s ‘Poldark’ is held at the White River Cinema, St Austell.
The Plaza at Truro adds a fifth screen, “The Lemon Suite”.
WTW are awarded cinema partner of the year at More2Screen’s “Mafta’s” recognising their commitment to the delivery of event cinema and live transmissions. Mark Williams receives the award.
WTW Cinemas celebrate fifty years of ownership of the Regal Cinema, Wadebridge.
WTW Cinemas takes a “substantial shareholding” in Devon-based Scott Cinemas, renaming it WTW-Scott Cinemas.
WTW are presented with a further MAFTA award at a ceremony in London for Best Administration.
David Williams is represented by Robert Williams and receives an special achievement award at the London offices of Universal Studios in a ceremony by The Cinema Technology Community.
The Lighthouse Cinema, Newquay holds the UK Premiere of “Fisherman’s Friends”.
WTW become majority shareholders in WTW-Scott Cinemas. The new company comprises cinemas in Bristol, East Grinstead, Bridgwater, Barnstaple, Sidmouth, Newton Abbot, Exmouth, St Austell, Newquay, Truro and Wadebridge.
WTW Cinemas celebrates 75 years of bringing the Big Screen to the people of Cornwall.
Cinemas are closed for long periods during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to financial support from The British Film Institute and the Government Furlough scheme, all staff and suppliers are paid on time.
The pandemic closure allow the Regal Cinema, Wadebridge to re-furbish both screens with contractors and management working throughout to open again in May 2021.
The closure period also allows the Lighthouse Cinema, Newquay to replace their exterior cladding.
Work begins on the new WTW-Scott 7 screen complex at Bridgwater Northgate.
Lighthouse Cinema, Newquay holds the UK premiere of ‘Fisherman’s Friends: One And All’ with stars and singers enjoying themselves on the red carpet.
The music video for "Fisherman's Friends - Hi Ho Silver Lining ft. Imelda May" is filmed at The Regal Cinema, Wadebridge.
Screen 4 at The Plaza at Truro is completely re-seated with comfortable reclining seats.
WTW-Scott opens the new Bridgwater Cinema for the first time to favourable reviews.
Lighthouse Cinema, Newquay installs the first 4K Laser projector at WTW Cinemas, enabling high brightness & HFR 3D, as well as featuring energy savings in time for Avatar: The Way of Water.
The WTW - Scott site, Savoy Exmouth is renovated.
WTW celebrate 25 years at The Plaza at Truro. 25 year long service awards are presented to Will Burt (St Austell), Robert Williams (Wadebridge), Matthew Humby, Mark Connaughton (Truro) and Matthew Philp (Newquay).
The new Bridgwater 7 screen cinema receives a nomination for Best UK Cinema at the ‘Big Screen Awards’ at The Barbican in London.
Improvement work continues at the WTW-Scott Barnstaple Cinema with new carpets, seating, lighting etc.
The Regal Cinema, Wadebridge installs a new Barco Laser Projector in Screen One.
The Atrium Cinema in East Grinstead leaves the WTW-Scott group and is purchased by Kevin Markwick of The Picture House Uckfield - also in Sussex.
The Plaza at Truro begin a series of Laser Retrofits to its existing projectors.
WTW Cinemas launch its first customer membership scheme.
The South West Premiere screening of "The Salt Path" was held at The Lighthouse Cinema, Newquay
WTW Cinemas approach 80 years in the cinema industry.
