Memories Of The Janus Store
I never got to visit the place, but the Janus store in London was famous. Here’s Abel reminiscing about one of his visits:
I have fond memories, too, of visiting the shop more recently with kinky female friends and watching the confused, nay even panicked, looks on some of the customers’ faces (“There’s a woman in here! She’s young! And attractive!” … and, in some cases… “And she’s on the cover of that magazine I was just looking at!”). And then there was the American friend – a student, staying with us – who asked a chap behind the counter, “What does a girl need to do to get spanked round here?” and was told, “Come back at 6pm and come into the back room with me.” A caning duly ensued!
I have fond seemingly endless memories of my visits to ‘Janus’ in Old Compton Street. I plan to do my own tribute at MarQe’s Study soon ………. please keep an eye out for it !!
Janus Bookstore, 40 Old Compton Street, London, England. A ‘spanking landmark. Always to be remembered, never to be forgotten. R.I.P. (Rest In Peace).