Dennis Adelsberg, 94, from Lathom, began work on his shed a year ago at the age of 93.

He built "99 per cent" of it by himself - with a small helping hand installing the double-glazed window.

He used old conservatory roofing from his daughter, Gill, for the roof, built the shelves and fencing for the structure and decorated the outside with artificial flowers.

Grandad-of-five Dennis has collected die-cast collectible toy cars and planes throughout his life and has since developed an appreciation for the bears.

He now has around 1,000 - including fluffy bears, pottery bears, door stops and pictures - and estimates his collection to be worth around £3,000.