I don't want it to die': one man's battle to save the last phone box in his village
Briefly

Derek Harris, an 89-year-old resident of Sharrington, is leading a campaign to save a red phone box threatened by BT's closure. The phone box symbolizes community history and connection, which Harris believes is valuable despite corporate decisions. His campaign highlights the affection many feel for such landmarks and their significance. He notes that local wildlife has disrupted services, but modern technology could upgrade the phone box, and he is determined to advocate for this connection, emphasizing the importance of having a mission and preserving local heritage.
Derek Harris's campaign to save the phone box in Sharrington symbolizes a larger struggle between local heritage and corporate decisions by BT.
Harris feels a deep affection for the phone box, representing the connection to his community and history, asserting its importance against BT's decision.
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