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The Alderton family
The Alderton family
Brian - hard at work
Brian - hard at work
Stephen and Scott out on mole patrol
Scott and Stephen out on mole patrol
Brian and his wife with their mole mobile - note the numberplate
Brian and his wife with their mole mobile - note the numberplate

The Mole-catchers

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Brian's a typically cross-grained Yorkshireman who, some years ago, found himself facing redundancy. He decided to re-train - as a molecatcher. It's not the most obvious of career choices, but he and his family have found it rewarding.

Brian was soon followed in his underground pursuits by his sons, Scot, and Stephen. The common pursuit of the mole has, understandably, drawn father and sons much close together.

Ken Cooper visited the Aldertons in their home in the village of Tockwith and accompanied them out and about on mole patrol.


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