The Salford Iron Works Brass Band in 1876. This was active from 1873 through to the late 1900s, and was supported by Messrs. Mather and Platt’s Ironworks in Salford. The conductor, standing behind the bass drum, is probably John Lord, best known for leading the Bacup Old Band to many contest successes in the 1860’s and early 1870’s.
IBEW - the History of Brass Bands 