Doug Perkins, business man (Maesybont, Plymouth Brethren, Specsavers) with a connection to Wales (Ammanford, West Wales)

Doug Perkins

Founder (with wife Mary) of the world's largest privately-owned opticians Specsavers. Graduated from Cardiff University and spent his early years as an optometrist working in nearby Llanelli and Carmarthen.

Connection: A policeman's son Doug Perkins was born in Llanelli but lived on Wernddu road in Ammanford for many years.

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comment by:cymro
The Perkins family are a well-known Plymouth Brethren family from the Maesybont area, near cross hands. Doug Perkins becomes the second millionaire member of Ammanford's Plymouth Brethren after their founder, William Herbert (1859-1937).