Clearing the way for construction workers is a key part of any renovation projection.
However, when this involves moving priceless artefacts ahead of a £13m renovation of possibly the most significant building in Norwich, this becomes far more of a landmark occasion.
Ahead of the multi-million pound refurbishment of the historic keep, staff at Norwich Castle have begun to empty the collection before work gets under way.
Once the various pieces are removed, it will see the walls of the 900-year-old castle laid bare for the first time in decades, before wholesale changes are made.
Samantha Johns, collections development manager at the museum, said: 'After we've removed the cases the keep will be totally naked, which has never been the case in my lifetime and probably won't happen again for centuries.
'It will be really exciting to see it laid completely bare, exposing the architecture and intricacies of it. It will be a really unique opportunity for people to see it before the work starts.'
It is hoped the emptying will be complete shortly after Easter, ahead of works beginning in the summer.
For the most part, the items currently in the keep will be moved into storage, before either being returned to the keep on completion or displayed elsewhere.
One of the displays, a model of the castle itself, however will soon be exhibited in Castle Mall.
Meanwhile, one of the most recognisable exhibits, Snap the Dragon, is to go into hibernation at the service's collection centre in Gressenhall - though it will still be able to be visited by appointment.
Another of the keep's popular features - the well - will be unaffected by the renovation.
Ms Johns added: 'The well will be staying - it's part of the fabric of the building and is protected as such, and is a real point of interest for our visitors.'
The £13m renovation is being carried out in partnership with the British Museum and has largely been made possible by a £9.2m National Lottery funding.
Last year, members of Norwich City Council's planning committee gave the scheme the green light, with work to begin at the end of July.
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