Ghost bike

James Foster

Erection date: 15/7/2008

Installed on the fifth anniversary of James's death.

Site: James Foster (1 memorial)

N1, Essex Road, 123, Mosquito Bikes

The bike was attached to a bike stand outside Mosquito Bikes, the bike shop where James worked. May 2012 we noticed that the ghost bike is no longer there.

Credit for this entry to: Ross Corben

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James Foster

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Sarn Baggett

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