Then and Now: 'Alfie' film scene, Atlantic Rd
Photographic comparisons of old and modern views of Lambeth
![Michael Caine as Alfie in Atlantic Rd, Brixton, 1966, London](images/atlantic12.jpg)
1966 Michael Caine in the role of 'Alfie' walks up Atlantic Road towards Coldharbour Lane.
Electric Avenue is to the left, while a sign under the railway bridge proclaims, 'Shop At Victor Value'. The shop to the right of Caine appears to be a shoe shop.
Note the original, elegant railway bridge and red phone boxes underneath.
Brixton would be familiar to Caine - he grew up in 14 Urlwin St, Camberwell and lived in a flat up Brixton Hill for a while.
![Atlantic Rd, Brixton, Nov 2005](images/atlantic13.jpg)
Nov 2005 No sign of Michael Caine in this winter view looking north along Atlantic Road, 39 years later.
The bridge has been completely rebuilt and a slap of paint has gone on the curved concrete pillars supporting Brixton railway station overhead.
Also: Michael Caine in Brixton Station Road
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