The iconic domes of Sir Christopher Wrens riverside masterpiece, the Old Royal Naval College. Photo: Peter Smith of Newbery Smith Photography

In the last of our current series of London Top 10s we focus on one man who has arguably had the greatest influence of all on the capital - Sir Christopher Wren.

The Top 10 of London by Alexander Ash, published by Hamlyn

He was appointed by King Charles II to rebuild the city after the Great Fire of London.

Wren designed 51 churches along with many other grand buildings.

His gravestone in St Paul's Cathedral is inscribed with the epitaph: "If you seek his memorial, look about you."

Here are top 10 buildings by Sir Christopher Wren:

1. Old Royal Naval College

2. St Paul's Cathedral

3. Monument to the Great Fire of London

4. Fountain Court, Hampton Court

5. St Mary-le-Bow

6. The Royal Hospital Chelsea

7. Royal Observatory

8. Custom House (redesigned in later years)

9. Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (redesigned in later years)

10. St Clement Danes

This list is featured in The Top 10 of London, a book by Alexander Ash, published by Hamlyn, £10 www.octopusbooks.co.uk