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== Economy ==
 
== Economy ==
RAF Tangmere closed in 1970, and activities at Throney Island drastically decreased, which has been turned over from RAF to Army use. However the reclassification of the theological and HE college to a fully fledged university in 2006 has led to significant expansion and development. In addition, the rich agricultural land of the South Downs that surrounds the city ensures the area remains agriculturally exploited, and until recently the city had a weekly cattle market. The food company Shippham's maintains a factory in the south of the city producing spreads, and sailing and motor yachts are also manufactured in the nearby Chichester Harbour, though commercial shipping along the Chichester canal has now ceased. In recent times, tourism has become the largest industry in the city, and is now a major destination for visitors, particularly to Fishbourne Palace and the cathedral, though the city is also noted for it's art galleries and theatre, as well as it's fine Georgian architecture.
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RAF Tangmere closed in 1970, and activities at Throney Island drastically decreased, which has been turned over from RAF to Army use. However the reclassification of the theological and HE college to a fully fledged university in 2006 has led to significant expansion and development. In addition, the rich agricultural land of the South Downs that surrounds the city ensures the area remains agriculturally exploited, and until recently the city had a weekly cattle market. The food company Shippham's maintains a factory in the south of the city producing spreads, and sailing and motor yachts are also manufactured in the nearby Chichester Harbour, though commercial shipping along the Chichester canal has now ceased. In recent times, tourism has become the largest industry in the city, and is now a major destination for visitors, particularly to Fishbourne Palace and the cathedral, though the city is also noted for its art galleries and theatre, as well as its fine Georgian architecture.
     
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