Poems by Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell Poems by Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell Poems by Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell was a volume of poetry published jointly by the three Brontë sisters, Charlotte, Emily and Anne in 1846 (see 1846 in poetry), and their first work to ever go in print. To evade contemporary prejudice against female writers, the Brontë sisters adopted masculine first names. All three retained the first letter of their first names: Charlotte became "Currer Bell", Anne became "Acton Bell", and Emily became "Ellis Bell". The book was printed by Aylott and Jones, from London. The first edition failed to attract interest, with
Bronte Surf Lifesaving Club time capsule buried in February 1931 was uncovered and it contained a document signed by club officers agreeing that Bronte was and the first. Bronte Surf Lifesaving Club The Bronte Surf Lifesaving Club is situated on Bronte Beach, a beach in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, Australia. During the 1890s, local residents and surfers saw the need to educate and train people in lifesaving techniques due to frequent mishaps taking place in the dangerous rips and currents of Bronte and the nearby Tamarama beaches. The club was founded in 1903 and the movement has since spread to other parts of