Patrick Abercrombie books in order
British architect
- Lived
- 1879–1957
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 13
Patrick Abercrombie published 1 non-fiction book and 12 other books, beginning with Nationality & Government (1915). The best-known is Town and Country Planning (1933).
Updated September 2026
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Town and Country Planning
Patrick Abercrombie's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Sheffield and District Regional Planning Scheme (1931)
Other books in order
Nationality & Government (1915)
Dublin of the Future (1922)
Stratford-upon-Avon (1923)
East Kent Regional Planning Scheme (1925)
Bristol and Bath Regional Planning Scheme (1930)
Town and Country Planning (1933)
East Suffolk Regional Planning Scheme (1935)
The Book of the Modern House (1939)
A Plan for Bath (1945)
West Midlands Plan (1948)
A Civic Survey and Plan for the City and Royal Burgh of Edinburgh (1949)
Warwick, Its Preservation and Redevelopment (1949)
About Patrick Abercrombie
Sir Leslie Patrick Abercrombie was an English architect, urban designer and town planner. Abercrombie was an academic during most of his career, and prepared one city plan and several regional studies prior to the Second World War. He came to prominence in the 1940s for his urban plans for the cities of Plymouth, Hull, Bath, Bournemouth, Hong Kong, Addis Ababa, Cyprus, Edinburgh, Clyde Valley and Greater London.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Patrick Abercrombie FAQ
- How many books has Patrick Abercrombie written?
- Patrick Abercrombie published 1 non-fiction book and 12 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Patrick Abercrombie's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Town and Country Planning.
- What is Patrick Abercrombie's last book?
- Sheffield and District Regional Planning Scheme (1931).
- What is Patrick Abercrombie's most famous book?
- Town and Country Planning (1933) is Patrick Abercrombie's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.