Complex sentence: There are several notable buildings in and around the town centre, many of the old textile factories have been converted into modern flats and apartments however few of the buildings are still used today for the use they were originally intended.
Split into simpler sentences: There are several notable buildings in and around the town centre. Many of the old textile factories have been converted into modern flats and apartments; however, few of the buildings are still used today for the use they were originally intended.