Complex sentence: The Ulster Magdalene Asylum was closed as a steam laundry in 1916 and demolished in 1918, during its existence from 1849-1916 supplied shelter, maintenance, employment, instruction and encouragement to upwards of 3,000 women.
Split into simpler sentences: The Ulster Magdalene Asylum was closed as a steam laundry in 1916 and demolished in 1918. During its existence from 1849-1916 it supplied shelter, maintenance, employment, instruction and encouragement to upwards of 3,000 women.