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| Year | Milestone | |---|---| | | Original Alton Wool‑Mill constructed (brick, four‑storey, water‑wheel powered). | | 1974 | Mill ceased production; building fell into disuse. | | 1992 | Formation of the AVS Heritage Trust (local campaign to preserve the mill). | | 1996‑1998 | Structural stabilization, removal of hazardous materials, conversion to museum; funding from Heritage Lottery Fund (£4.5 M). | | 1998 | Official opening on 12 May 1998 (Royal patronage by HRH Princess Anne). | | 2003 | First major touring exhibition Threads of Time (record attendance 210 k). | | 2009 | Launch of “Digital Archive Initiative” – digitisation of 15 % of the collection. | | 2014 | Completion of the Green Retrofit – solar panels, rain‑water harvesting, BREEAM Excellent rating. | | 2018 | Opening of the Future‑Form wing (dedicated to contemporary design and interactive media). | | 2020 | COVID‑19 closure (March–July); pivot to virtual tours, increased online memberships (+ 27 %). | | 2022 | Inauguration of the Maker‑Space – 3‑D printers, laser cutters, VR workstations. | | 2025 | Secured £12 M “Cultural Resilience Fund” for climate‑adaptive collections care. |

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