As a society, civilizations erect monuments to commemorate particular events or to honor specific individuals. In the neighborhood of North Oxford, a visitor might encounter a nondescript post box underneath a Blue Plaque recognizing the work Sir James Murray (1837 – 1915) contributed towards the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary. What they might not be aware of is the relationship these two objects have on one another. The circular sign correctly identifies Sir Murray as editor to the aforementioned tome, but what is not stated, is that the pillbox…
