A T C Properties

In 1926 George Watson acquired the Grand Arcade and Tower Cinema in Leeds, one of the first cinemas in Leeds. This acquisition was followed shortly afterwards with the acquisition of the Carlton Cinema and the Pavilion Cinema in Leeds. Associated Tower Cinemas Ltd. was incorporated in 1932. The original shareholders were George Watson and Walter Ellis, two prominent Leeds businessmen. The Capitol Ballroom in Meanwood was acquired in 1934, the Cottage Road Cinema in 1938, the Crescent, the Palladium and Opera House in 1944, and the Astoria Ballroom in 1957.

The Lounge Cinema was acquired in 1970 and an entertainments company was formed in partnership with Jim Marley. Tower Entertainments Group Ltd. and Hilton Marley Hotels Ltd. were acquired in 1976 and for a short period of time were very successful operating hotels, banqueting halls and pubs.