This book covers: - the origins of the village of Matlaske, Norfolk- the early history of Barningham Winter and Barningham Hall- Matlaske parish church and its priests- Barningham Winter parish church and its priests- Soldiers named on the Matlaske War Memorial- Nineteenth century Rectors of Matlaske- The priest, the shell and the railway (a story of two world wars)- RAF Matlaske- A Matlaske man at Omaha Beach- Matlaske Hall The book contains many illustrations, and a note on sources.This is the first in a series of volumes covering the history of the civil parish of Matlask, which includes the ancient parishes of Matlaske, Barningham Winter and Barningham Norwood.