Woodhouse was born in Poulton le Sands, later the seaside town of Morecambe in Lancashire developed around this village.
In 1902 he and his wife moved again, this time into Auburn Court which was also a rural setting which inspired him in his work.
[1] He specialized in animal portraits in the tradition of Landseer and was often praised for his artistic skill and realism.
However, because he rarely travelled outside Lancashire, he did not achieve the full success or fame he deserved and is now mostly forgotten, even in the town of Morecambe itself.
[2] He is buried with his wife and daughter at St. Peter's church in the village of Heysham, a little to the south of Morecambe.