Artist Jon Hall was commissioned to produce a number of paintings of civil engineering works in the North East of England the Robert Stephenson Awards which give recognition to outstanding examples of design and construction undertaken by members within ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers) North East.

One of the finest in the series is a painting of The Royal Border Bridge which carries the East Coast main railway line over the River Tweed on 28 arches. Designed by Robert Stephenson and opened by Queen Victoria in 1850.